The Ed.
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Just in case you needed another reason to pour yourself a warming glass of red wine as the evenings draw in, there's new evidence to suggest that not only is it good for the soul, it can also be good for your skin...specifically, acne.
According to the Daily Mail, Scientists have discovered that resveratrol, the antioxidant derived from grapes and found in wine, can kill bacteria that causes acne. They also found that combining resveratrol with a common acne medication, benzoyl peroxide, may enhance the drug's ability to kill the bacteria and could translate into new treatments.
The findings were published in the Dermatology and Therapy journal and Dr Emma Taylor, who lead the research at the University of California in Los Angeles, said, "At first we thought that since actions of the two compounds are opposing, the combination should cancel the other out - but they didn't. This study demonstrates that combining an oxidant and an antioxidant may enhance each other and help sustain bacteria-fighting activity over a longer period of time."
While this is great news, it's not brilliant for underage teenagers who make up the large majority of acne sufferers.
Until then...geek on!
The Ed.
According to the Daily Mail, Scientists have discovered that resveratrol, the antioxidant derived from grapes and found in wine, can kill bacteria that causes acne. They also found that combining resveratrol with a common acne medication, benzoyl peroxide, may enhance the drug's ability to kill the bacteria and could translate into new treatments.
The findings were published in the Dermatology and Therapy journal and Dr Emma Taylor, who lead the research at the University of California in Los Angeles, said, "At first we thought that since actions of the two compounds are opposing, the combination should cancel the other out - but they didn't. This study demonstrates that combining an oxidant and an antioxidant may enhance each other and help sustain bacteria-fighting activity over a longer period of time."
While this is great news, it's not brilliant for underage teenagers who make up the large majority of acne sufferers.
Until then...geek on!
The Ed.
